Good morning, Abilene.

Abilene Zoo welcomed its third baby giraffe yesterday, adding to the growing herd ahead of the 60th anniversary celebration on July 18 — no name has been selected for the female calf.

After Sunday's severe storms, crews continue cleanup and some families have been forced to leave their homes in Abilene (utility outages still affect parts of the community).

Abilene Zoo welcomed its third giraffe calf on Monday, July 6 when Malaika gave birth to a healthy female.

The newborn quickly became active among the herd as the zoo readies Zippity Zoo Day on July 18 for its 60th anniversary.

A local family turned grief into community support by founding Surviving Families of Fallen Warriors to help other Gold Star families after losing their daughter on duty.

The Klemans will speak with KTXS later today.

Abilene ISD is hosting a two-day enrollment event at the Convention Center on Wednesday, July 23 (8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and Thursday, July 24 (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) to help families complete student enrollment and registration for the new school year.

Bring required documents to the center.

On Sunday evening during the storm, Abilene Police dispatchers handled 2,580 emergency calls from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Their peak hour, from 7 to 8 p.m., brought in 1,705 calls compared to about 245 normally & tested the department's response system.

Abilene residents can cast votes for the top Tex-Mex restaurant in a bracket featuring eight popular spots, including Casa Herrera and Abuelos, following a roundup of local favorites released yesterday.

Fresh Pasta Making Workshop

6-9 p.m. — Prep Academy Dance Studio Abilene — $55 — Experience a hands-on pasta making class and enjoy delicious homemade meals.

Jerry Seinfeld Live in Abilene

7 p.m. — Abilene Auditorium At Abilene Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

Abilene Kulture Con 2026

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Abilene Convention Center — Free for 18 and under — Experience a vibrant fusion of business, art, and culture with live entertainment and more.